Rune Carlsen has spent 25 years as an IT engineer and economist, delivering courses and lectures for some of the largest companies in Norway. In addition to being an internationally awarded magician, his presentations are truly one of a kind. Rune's unique blend of professional expertise, inspiring delivery, and magical twist offers the audience an experience like no other.

Rune Carlsen has spent 25 years as an IT engineer and economist, delivering courses and lectures for some of the largest companies in Norway. In addition to being an internationally awarded magician, his presentations are truly one of a kind. Rune's ... Show more

I'm a Software Developer at Microsoft with hands-on experience working on Kubernetes and Docker at an intermediate level. My work focuses on the Linux platform and distributed networking within Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). I work closely on network debugging and observability using Retina, helping improve visibility into complex networking scenarios in containerized environments. I'm passionate about Kubernetes networking, open-source systems, and making cloud-native infrastructure more reliable and efficient.

I'm a Software Developer at Microsoft with hands-on experience working on Kubernetes and Docker at an intermediate level. My work focuses on the Linux platform and distributed networking within Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). I work closely on networ... Show more

Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping with logistics and creating the content of the event. For each year she invites 80 leading speakers from the Tech industry from around the world to come to the Baltics for this 5-day event.
The success of her leadership is seen through the results of the event which every year attracts more than 1400 software developers, with the same participants returning every year as the event grows.
Outside of the workplace, Neringa is involved with initiatives like Women Go Tech where she mentors young women, providing them with advice and direction for their careers in the tech sector.
She is the founder and manager of FIX.Events which runs meetings, training, conferences, private and public events for private & corporate clients.
During her university studies, she was simultaneous working as a Telemarketing sales representative. In just 2 years (2009), she was promoted on the basis of good results to become the Sales team lead at Lintel. At the age of 22, she was responsible for over 100 telemarketing sales managers. Her responsibilities included – hiring staff, training staff, coaching, organizing work across the wider team and implementing company sales strategies.
At AB TEO (now Telia), she initiated, formed and managed a team that is composed of both technical- and sales-personnel to boost sales in line with the company’s sales strategy. Her responsibilities included human resource management – hiring staff, training, coaching, organizing teamwork and working with sales strategies.
During the time she was working at AB TEO, she also published her Master thesis on an HR Topic: "Coaching for the Development of Organizational Personnel (Case of an X Organization, Lithuania)"; 2012 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION REFORM AND MANAGEMENT, INNOVATION (ERMI 2012), VOL 1 Pages: 54-60 Published: 2013; Conference: International, Conference on Education Reform and Management Innovation (ERMI 2012) Location: Shenzhen, PEOPLES R CHINA Date: DEC 04-05, 2012.

Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping ... Show more

Leland is a nationally recognized public servant and advocate whose work centers on critical mental health and creative advocacy, which includes the intersecting fields of contemporary art integration with disability and racial justice. A recipient of the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, Leland is propelled to explore cross-disciplinary and cultural initiatives for community care in BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.

Leland is a nationally recognized public servant and advocate whose work centers on critical mental health and creative advocacy, which includes the intersecting fields of contemporary art integration with disability and racial justice. A recipient o... Show more

I've been a teenager since before you were born.

I've been a teenager since before you were born. Show more

“It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.” George Herman Ruth

Meron Gebremedhin was born and raised in Ethiopia, East Africa and migrated to the United States in 2017.
Professionally, she is a trained software engineer but has been wearing different hats for more than 14 years including international business owner. After migrating to America, she studied hard to earn her stripes back in the IT industry, acquiring more than 16 Microsoft certifications along the way.
As a beneficiary of mentorship in Microsoft community, Meron is passionate about paying it forward to help others achieve their goals in the tech, and founded Pathfinders, a Power Platform organization dedicated to supporting immigrants in the United States.

“It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.” George Herman Ruth Meron Gebremedhin was born and raised in Ethiopia, East Africa and migrated to the United States in 2017. Professionally, she is a trained software engineer but has been wearing ... Show more

Hayleigh is the author of Lustre, Gleam's most popular frontend Web framework as well as an ecosystem of packages that support it. She is an experienced Web developer and Elm engineer. More recently, Hayleigh has spent the last few years acting as a developer evangelist; spreading the good word about types, the BEAM, and Gleam to anyone with the patience to listen to her.

Hayleigh is the author of Lustre, Gleam's most popular frontend Web framework as well as an ecosystem of packages that support it. She is an experienced Web developer and Elm engineer. More recently, Hayleigh has spent the last few years acting as a... Show more

Friedhelm Bruns arbeitet als Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter im Projekt „Netzwerk 4.0 der Musikhochschulen“ an der Hochschule für Musik Detmold. Freiberuflich arbeitet er als Musikvermittler und Theaterpädagoge, organisiert und spielt im gesamten deutschsprachigen Raum (DE, AUT, CH) Orgelkonzerte für Kinder in der Figur des Orgelbauers Fröhlich.

Friedhelm Bruns arbeitet als Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter im Projekt „Netzwerk 4.0 der Musikhochschulen“ an der Hochschule für Musik Detmold. Freiberuflich arbeitet er als Musikvermittler und Theaterpädagoge, organisiert und spielt im gesamten deut... Show more

Designing Intuitive & User-Centered Experiences

Designing Intuitive & User-Centered Experiences Show more

Samah Choudhury is Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer with the Department of Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity at the University of Chicago. She is at work on her first book, American Muslim and the Politics of Secularity, which asks how a “sense of humor” came to be a prized trait of the modern secular subject and why present-day Muslims are consistently configured as lacking this comportment. Through a study of the American Muslim standup comedians, she contends that Muslim legibility depends on situating Islam and within the logics of model secular subjecthood and the register of race. Her work has been supported by the Asian American Religions Research Initiative, the Center for Islam in the Contemporary World, the UNC Chapel Hill Asian American Center, the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, and the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice. She previously taught at Ithaca College and earned her PhD in Islamic Studies from UNC Chapel Hill in 2020.

Samah Choudhury is Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer with the Department of Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity at the University of Chicago. She is at work on her first book, American Muslim and the Politics of Secularity, which asks how a “sense of ... Show more

I am a Certified Heroic Coach, a grandfather, an entrepreneur, an outdoorsman, and a life long learner that happens to own and operate a small Apple consultancy located in central Pennsylvania. I have been working in this industry for 42 years and have been in business for myself for 34 of those years. I like to share my humble "hero's journey" and practice of becoming the best possible version of myself in service to something bigger, so that I may support you in doing the same.

I am a Certified Heroic Coach, a grandfather, an entrepreneur, an outdoorsman, and a life long learner that happens to own and operate a small Apple consultancy located in central Pennsylvania. I have been working in this industry for 42 years and ha... Show more

I'm a long-time FE attendee (every FE since 2010!) and at this point a long-time staffer, either on Photography or Lounge event staff. I try to be friendly and easy to talk to, but I can be awkward and shy at times!

I'm a long-time FE attendee (every FE since 2010!) and at this point a long-time staffer, either on Photography or Lounge event staff. I try to be friendly and easy to talk to, but I can be awkward and shy at times! Show more

Vann Jones is a transgender political analyst, community organizer, educator, and caretaker, born and raised in the East Bay Area. Vann got his start in working towards community care at the age of 12 when he became heavily involved in the Castro Valley Unified School District, fighting for LGBTQ+ inclusion and education at every grade level. He is proudly a first-generation college student, graduating from the University of California, Santa Cruz with highest honors in Feminist Studies and the History of Art & Visual Culture. During his time in college, he published and presented his own research and educational website on transmasculine reproduction which has become a staple in transgender health care across the UC system, and is now permanently preserved by the GLBT Historical Society. He has collaborated with a plethora of renowned organizations and activists both while still in college and after graduating. Vann has experience working both at the California State Capitol in Sacramento as a legislative intern and on The Hill in Washington, D.C. as a policy & field intern for the National LGBTQ+ Task Force and a journalism intern for internationally acclaimed reporter Erin Reed. Throughout his life, Vann has worked with and lobbied at every level of government in order to help pass progressive legislation on a wide variety of intersectional issues in order to protect our most vulnerable.

Vann Jones is a transgender political analyst, community organizer, educator, and caretaker, born and raised in the East Bay Area. Vann got his start in working towards community care at the age of 12 when he became heavily involved in the Castro Val... Show more

Guy Winterbotham is an Agile Coach, improviser, and corporate jester. He was a co-founder of Capital Kanban. He performs at CSZ Richmond Theater and is a member of the Applied Improvisation Network.

Guy Winterbotham is an Agile Coach, improviser, and corporate jester. He was a co-founder of Capital Kanban. He performs at CSZ Richmond Theater and is a member of the Applied Improvisation Network. Show more

Laura is an award-winning writer of fantasy, non-fiction, and a few other things. She's a professional instructor with a weakness for fair-trade chocolate and the lure of the far horizon.

Laura is an award-winning writer of fantasy, non-fiction, and a few other things. She's a professional instructor with a weakness for fair-trade chocolate and the lure of the far horizon. Show more

J'accompagne depuis 10 ans, en mode coaching ludique, des coachs, des thérapeutes, des collectifs, des associations et des entreprises 2.0 (ou entreprise libérée) !
J'ai créé 2 jeux à ce jour. Le génie du bonheur, et plus récemment Aleam (d'autres sont en cours d'élaboration).
Aujourd'hui je propose des programmes qui comprennent :
Le Jeu Aleam Version Pro
Une formation en ligne
Un accompagnement individuel et personnalisé pour intégrer le jeu dans vos prestations. J'aide à la conception des prestations, des ateliers, et toutes formes d'aide.

J'accompagne depuis 10 ans, en mode coaching ludique, des coachs, des thérapeutes, des collectifs, des associations et des entreprises 2.0 (ou entreprise libérée) ! J'ai créé 2 jeux à ce jour. Le génie du bonheur, et plus récemment Aleam (d'autres s... Show more

Working as a product development manager with more than 9 years of experience. Has designed, developed and implemented multiple products using SAP platform.

Working as a product development manager with more than 9 years of experience. Has designed, developed and implemented multiple products using SAP platform. Show more

My name is Fernando Feliciano.

I was born and raised in Puerto Rico by a single mother in the urban suburbs of San Juan. This environment exposed me to art, music, and a vibrant, laid-back lifestyle.

In the NFT community, I am known as Fernand, the host of the "Let's Hang W/ Fernand" podcast. For the past year and a half, I have been creating content and connecting with hundreds of individuals who are adopting blockchain technology to leverege their brands and artwork. My goal is to provide a platform for artists, developers, and entrepreneurs to share their origin stories and highlight their most notable achievements and challenges. I focus on engaging with communities from diverse cultures and backgrounds through multiple social media outlets and by incorporating a multichain approach.

My name is Fernando Feliciano. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico by a single mother in the urban suburbs of San Juan. This environment exposed me to art, music, and a vibrant, laid-back lifestyle. In the NFT community, I am known as Fernand,... Show more

Once upon a time I grabbed a commodore 64, then an Amstrad 1512, also a Gibson Les Paul a little later, Music, Psychology books, then Unix manuals, Cisco systems CCNA trainings, Aws and kubernetes administration certifications.

Working in Customer Success of software companies, my instinct tells me to build a bridge with everyone that comes my way.

I am proud of all the lessons learned from strangers that later became mentors (and some even friends!)

The list of things I want to talk about has no end.
Le'ts start from, how can we find a way to understand each other better.

Once upon a time I grabbed a commodore 64, then an Amstrad 1512, also a Gibson Les Paul a little later, Music, Psychology books, then Unix manuals, Cisco systems CCNA trainings, Aws and kubernetes administration certifications. Working in Customer... Show more

'The world can be an overwhelming place, so I help people connect with experiences and brands by telling stories as a UI/UX and product designer. ‘

Hello, I am Gauri, currently based in Southampton, UK. I love seeing my designs come to life and helping users accomplish their goals. My knowledge of design principles, the software has always proven to be an upside for my projects. I believe in creating designs that are intuitive, accessible, transparent, and user friendly. I also believe in watching the same old movies again. Other than designing I love to talk about philosophy, sketch, cook, and hike. I also mentor young students from Myanmar just trying to figure out how I can help in someone else's journey.

My passion for design has taken the front forth in my life since I was 16. I taught myself through YouTube, numerous internships and just by following other designers. After 5 years, I moved to the UK to learn in a formal way about the world of UX with huge loan and pressure of paying it back, but all that paid off as I completed my masters with a distinction and paid off my student loan.

I bring both a research perspective and a creative problem-solving approach to developing the products that people love to use. I can tackle roadblocks, work in a multi-disciplinary team and combine innovative HCI and research principles. My knowledge of design thinking, 4-5 years of experience working with human centric products, proficiency in design and passion for accessibility, usability, user psychology, mobile specific products will allow me to play a valuable role in the implementation of design initiatives.

'The world can be an overwhelming place, so I help people connect with experiences and brands by telling stories as a UI/UX and product designer. ‘ Hello, I am Gauri, currently based in Southampton, UK. I love seeing my designs come to life and he... Show more

Joseph is a passionate software developer and team lead with about half a decade of experience in software development, cloud technologies, and Agile methodologies. Known for his ability to foster collaboration and innovation, he has led teams through complex projects, helping them achieve scalable, efficient solutions. With a keen interest in improving team dynamics and productivity, he draws inspiration from sports strategies to build high-performing teams. When not coding, Joseph enjoys sharing insights on leadership, technology, and personal growth.

Joseph is a passionate software developer and team lead with about half a decade of experience in software development, cloud technologies, and Agile methodologies. Known for his ability to foster collaboration and innovation, he has led teams throug... Show more

Big, Blue, and fluffy - what else can be said about this dragon? Originally native to Arizona, he now stomps around Las Vegas, NV. Ruffle is a fursuit, art, and macro enthusiast. Be careful - he has been known to bite.

Big, Blue, and fluffy - what else can be said about this dragon? Originally native to Arizona, he now stomps around Las Vegas, NV. Ruffle is a fursuit, art, and macro enthusiast. Be careful - he has been known to bite. Show more

Cuauh is the Chief Technology Officer of Sound Scouts, an award winning and clinically proven app that tests for hearing issues. Through this role, he oversees, plans and manage the digital products and requirements of the company, including a server-less back-end, the multi platform app, and various internal tools.

He is a Software Architect and Game Designer with 15 years of experience across web, mobile and virtual reality. From popular browser games, to physical installations involving full-body motion; from educational e-books, to multi-platform apps.

• He has designed and developed several other finalist and award winning projects such as:
• SimuSurg (winner of the Australasian Serious Game Challenge, 2018)
• Depict (Finalist at the 2009 Independent Game Festival's "Next Great Mobile Game"​ category)
• Amberial (Winner of several flash game contests in the late 2000's. and an honorable mention at the Australian Freeplay Festival)
• He thrives in the intersection of technology and art.

Cuauh is the Chief Technology Officer of Sound Scouts, an award winning and clinically proven app that tests for hearing issues. Through this role, he oversees, plans and manage the digital products and requirements of the company, including a server... Show more

Chris McNulty is CTO, CMO and Head of Strategic Accounts at Synozur. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, SharePoint Premium, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Stream at Microsoft. Chris’s experience as CTO includes companies such as Dell and Quest Software. He was first recognized as a SharePoint MVP in 2013. A frequent speaker at events around the globe, Chris is the author of the “SharePoint 2013 Consultant’s Handbook” among other works and holds several patents. Chris holds an MBA from Boston College in Investment Management and has over twenty years’ experience with John Hancock, State Street, GMO and Santander. He hosts the Polaris podcast at https://polaris.synozur.com and co-hosts the Intrazone podcast at https://aka.ms/TheIntrazone

Chris McNulty is CTO, CMO and Head of Strategic Accounts at Synozur. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, SharePoint Premium, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Stream at Microsoft. Chris’s experience as CTO inc... Show more

Teresa Funke is an author, speaker, blogger, playwright, and an arts and community catalyst. She is the founder and owner of Teresa Funke & Company, LLC and Victory House Press. She also owns and operates the Bursts of Brilliance® website, brand, and blog, and runs an event series under the same name that brings together the four main types of art: writing, music, performing arts, and visual arts. As a lover of art in all its forms, Teresa has seen nearly 600 plays, read thousands of books, filled her house with beautiful art, and can sing songs most people have long forgotten. She has been successfully running her arts-based "business" for 33 years.

Teresa Funke is an author, speaker, blogger, playwright, and an arts and community catalyst. She is the founder and owner of Teresa Funke & Company, LLC and Victory House Press. She also owns and operates the Bursts of Brilliance® website, brand, and... Show more

Wendi Blum Weiss is an international speaker, a 2X best selling author who co-produces anthology books, founder of The Speakers and Coaches Society and the CEO of her company, Success Blueprint that she launched 12 years ago after transitioning out of a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Today, as a heart centered leader, mission driven coach & business mentor, Wendi is soulfully committed to help men and women across the globe tap into their unique superpowers to unleash their life’s highest calling. She is most known for her collaborative spirit, community building, and her revolutionary “Reverse Engineer Your Identity” Method.

Wendi Blum Weiss is an international speaker, a 2X best selling author who co-produces anthology books, founder of The Speakers and Coaches Society and the CEO of her company, Success Blueprint that she launched 12 years ago after transitioning out o... Show more

Anthony Dodson: A Story of Resilience and Transformation
Emerging from the crucible of adversity, Anthony Dodson's narrative begins in Aiken, SC, where his grandmother played a pivotal role in guiding him away from the shadows cast by his parents' incarceration. Despite a turbulent youth, Dodson defied the odds, graduating at the remarkably young age of 16. Undeterred by challenges, Dodson's professional journey began with Verizon, where he quickly ascended the corporate ladder. His entrepreneurial spirit found expression in real estate, and his venture into credit repair marked the inception of his business career. The pursuit of a brighter future led him to Houston, TX, where tragedy struck once more, catalyzing his transformation into an advocate for change. Armed with an MBA and a passion for financial literacy, Dodson, in collaboration with his daughter, authored a groundbreaking 12-book series on the subject. His unorthodox approach resonated globally, propelling him into the international spotlight as a speaker, life coach, and change agent—all before the age of 30. Anthony Dodson transcends the conventional success narrative. He embodies resilience and offers inspiration to those striving to rise above challenges. Join him on a journey where adversity converges with triumph, and setbacks become stepping stones to greatness.

Anthony Dodson: A Story of Resilience and Transformation Emerging from the crucible of adversity, Anthony Dodson's narrative begins in Aiken, SC, where his grandmother played a pivotal role in guiding him away from the shadows cast by his parents' i... Show more

Emil Leidy (aka Kronogarrett), electrical engineer, digital artist & toy designer. He's spent 18 years in the furry fandom and custom toy scene, and has developed and produced over 25 giant inflatables since 2021. His artistic influences include Digimon, kaiju movies, Monster Hunter, and Zoids.

Emil Leidy (aka Kronogarrett), electrical engineer, digital artist & toy designer. He's spent 18 years in the furry fandom and custom toy scene, and has developed and produced over 25 giant inflatables since 2021. His artistic influences include Di... Show more

That's me.

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Stella Chazelles is a product designer who combines her expertise in web development with her passion for UX/UI. As the founder of creative projects, she values innovation, user experience, and the creation of inspiring collaborative opportunities.

Stella Chazelles is a product designer who combines her expertise in web development with her passion for UX/UI. As the founder of creative projects, she values innovation, user experience, and the creation of inspiring collaborative opportunities. Show more